Fake punt

[eveningnewsteam]

Kirksey got held then tackled, that's how they sprung it. Ridiculous missed call

 

[hawkdrummer1]

At the same time that I lambast the Hawks for getting burnt on yet another fake punt, I will give NIU credit for perfectly executing that play. As fakes go, it was a great play by the pitch man, the punter, and the blockers. Kudos to them. And shame on the Hawks.

And that...is exactly the difference between KFz and great coaches; a sense of timing and when to run what. Like most of you, I was screaming "watch the fake" as they were lining up. And when the guy went in motion I about lost it.

This is another prime example of KFz's limitations. He will never be a "great" coach...and this is why.

 

[doclee]

So, let me understand...Iowa's coaches and players set up to defend against a fake punt...in practice last week. Then, Iowa's coaches and players placed their "punt safe" squad on the field prior to the fake. Then, the fake punt was executed and Iowa's player(s) did not defend the fake punt properly and NIU executed well. So, we should immediately fire KF and we can all conclude that he did not learn anything when Wisconsin executed a fake punt successfully; furthermore, KF is a poor game time coach. OK...now I understand. Thanks, guys.

 

[NCHawker]

Punt safe is a half assed measure IMO when it's likely that they will fake it. To be consistent with conservatism, line up in a standard D and FORCE THEM to kick it. Yes they executed it. That's not my point.

 

[Eda]

Kirksey got held then tackled, that's how they sprung it. Ridiculous missed call

Thank gawd I'm not the only one who saw that.

 

[NCHawker]

I didn't notice that block on Kirksey until this AM. Surely he could have shed that block if it was legit.

 

[HawkeyeWalker]

Watch the fake punt again. Its obvious the Hawks were expecting a fake. The Hawks reacted right away. It was just very well executed by NIU.

This is what I thought too, it seemed as though we had a number of guys there, just didn't tackle. But I don't have nearly the coaching credentials some on this board have so I could be wrong.

 

[JBRTHREE]

While this ONE play did not sink the game, it sure did not help... We need to face the BIG UGLY MONKEY in the room; Captain Kirk has GOT to go! Enough excuses! Mutiny is called for! Time for Kirk to pack his bags! If you THINK things will change without a top down shift then you are drinking the SAME coolaid as you did last year...